Market Ghost Tour
1410 Post Alley
Seattle, WA 98101
office: 206-805-0195
cell: 206-322-1218


$15/TICKET through Pay Pal ~ money goes directly to the tours. Make sure and reserve after your purchase.

 

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BLOG ENTRIES
BOOKS AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE

Starvation Heights by Gregg Olsen, the story of Linda Hazzard

Pacific NW Haunts by Joe Teeples (signed copies)Market Ghost Stories, by Mercedes Yaeger of the Market Ghost Tours

 

 

 MEET THE GUIDES

 

 

 

About the tours

Market Ghost Tours ~ ($15/$20) are 60-75 minute walking tours through the Pike Place Market  based on the stories of hauntings shared in the community and the history of Seattle. With the popularity of ghost entertainment it is important to note that this is not a ghost hunt. Independently we delve further into the world of the paranormal through investigations, seances, and research in order to substantiate the ghost stories. Each story on the tour has been given a thorough vetting, and the owner of the tour has done countless hours of historical research about the experiences in the Market. Seattle is not unique in its many stories of ghosts. Every city has its share of stories. Seattle is unique because it went through major topographical change spanning 30 years after the Great fire in 1889. More earth was moved in the Regrade than in the digging of the Panama Canal. Some believe that it is the movement of earth, roads, structures, and graves that create Seattle's many stories. In the Market district is Seattle's first mortuary, the remnants of a graveyard, and an old brothel that still has a red glow cast on it's side. 

The Market Ghost Tour received the title: #2 Ghost Tour in the US by Trip Advisor in 2009. The tour had record attendance the same year, thanks in part to mention by CNN online, The Chicago Tribune, and coverage by local media in the Northwest. The ghost hunter and the historian can both enjoy this tour and learn a bit about Seattle's eccentric history. If you are especially interested in phenomena on film, the earlier tours are better. Please come prepared for the weather, in comfortable shoes, and bring your cameras. We understand that people may be out for the night and enjoying themselves but, for the benefit of the group and for safety, patrons must not attend the tour while intoxicated. All children must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 18. Ticket information:

  • brownpapertickets.com (service fee is $1.99)1-800-838-3006 offers advance tickets for a specific date and time - buying a ticket with BPT secures your tour.
  • A ticket good for any ghost tour can be purchased through PayPal (no service fees, add to cart button on the left) and then make a reservation.
  • Tickets purchased at the tour without reservations are $15 cash or Visa/MC for the earlier tours -$20 for the 9:00 pm tours. 
  • Paypal, Brownpapertickets, Dealpop and Groupon ticket holders bring your receipt or voucher to the tour.

The Seattle Lust Tour ~ Friday and Saturday nights at 8PM, $15 (Fall 2010/ Over 18 only) The tour discusses all things "Lust". For the fall of 2010 the Lust Tour focuses on Sex and Death and mixes ghost stories into the content. Tickets are available on brownpapertickets.com or you can reserve online and buy tickets at the tour. 

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Frequently asked question

Do I have to buy a ticket in advance? 

No, but it is encouraged. We do sell out, even in the winter months. A reservation is required by email or phone 206-805-0195 and you can pay at the tour with cash or credit card ($15/$20). Tickets are $20 without a reservation on the 9:00pm tours. If you have a specific date and time that you want to take the tour, it is best to buy your ticket in advance through brownpapertickets. That will guarantee your tour and you do not need to make a reservation. Click here to do that.

Can you guarantee that I will see a ghost? 

This question is hard to answer, but no, ghosts do not appear on command. We will however tell you about seeing ghosts and what some of the current theories are if you ask.

Can I take pictures on the tour? 

Yes, and occasionally people do get orbs or other strange images on the tour. The Market at night is very beautiful on its own and worth bringing a camera for.

I don’t believe in ghosts, is this tour appropriate for me? 

Of course, this is a historical tour and a ghost tour. You will be entertained even if you are not a “believer”. The tour is filled with eccentric history and there are no costumes, lanterns, or graves being dug.

Does this tour go Underground? 

This is an above ground tour through the PIKE PLACE MARKET. There are portions of Underground in the Market, however they are in use today. We, as guides are fascinated with how the earth was moved in Seattle and we will point out to you what areas of the Market have been lifted. 

Why don’t you do a tour much later in the evening? 

We hear you! Tours at 9:00 on Friday and Saturdays May-October. After July 4th, we are adding tours at 9:00 on Thursdays as well.

Are there other ghost tours in Seattle?

Yes! There are THREE ghost tours in Seattle. Market Ghost Tours are in the Pike Place Market. Other companies offer tours in other areas: Spooked in Seattle Tours meet at Ye Old Curiosity Shop. They offer tours of the waterfront and Pioneer Square. Private Eye on Seattle Tours are bus tours that explore many areas of Seattle. 

Is this tour appropriate for children? 

Children love the tour, however, the subject matters can be a little confusing and frightening. Young children are welcome at the 5pm tours and we veil the information on that tour. Please note in advance that some of the conversation is adult in nature, questions about ghosts, death, enemas, brothels etc... may come up after the later tours. Please Buy a ticket for an earlier tour and avoid the later tours when offered so that those can be more adult in nature.

Are there bathrooms? 

Public Restrooms are open in the Market until 6PM. There are also bathrooms in the restaurants in the Market and at the theater.

Is the tour wheelchair/scooter accessible? 

Unfortunately the Market is a historic district filled with cobblestones, stairs and people. In the summer and fall we are not able to accommodate wheel-chairs or scooters. During the off season, when the Arcades are less populated, we can on the early tours.

Do the tour guides take tips? 

Yes, of course.

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Mission: To preserve the oral tradition and people's history of the Pike Place Market and, in doing so connect visitors to the individuals that have impacted the Market's growth. To support the economic and social fabric of the Pike Place Market and educate and entertain it's customers. To instill in each visitor a unique relationship to the land and development of the Market so that each person who hears the ghost stories is compelled to be an integral part in the future of the Pike Place Market.